China to Temporarily Suspend and Update the Online Work Permit System
From 18:00 on November 29, 2024 until 18:00 on December 1, 2024, China’s work permit application portal will be temporarily suspended during an upgrade to support the
Read More »China Trials Document-Free Entry at Certain Ports
The Exit and Entry Administration of China has decided to upgrade part of the border inspection fast channels in Shenzhen Bay Port in Shenzhen and Gongbei Port in Zhuhai,
Read More »New Zealand Changes to the Post Study Work Visa (PSWV)
Students who studied a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) for 30 weeks and immediately progressed to a Master’s degree, but were not enrolled in the Masters for 30 weeks, are now
Read More »Spain’s Congress Approves Law Ending Golden Visas
On November 14, 2024, Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved a law concerning efficiencies in the Public Justice Service, which includes changes abolishing residence permits
Read More »UK Changes to Visa Application Services
The UK has provided more information on upcoming changes to its visa application services. It was previously announced that, between September 2024 and January 2025, the
Read More »Panama Extends Deadline for Immigration Regularization
Panama’s National Immigration Service has further extended the deadline for submitting extensions for expired residence permits. Resolution No. 46625 of October 10,
Read More »New Zealand Changes Requirements for AEWV Process
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from Wednesday, November 20, 2024, employers will need to confirm that staff involved in recruitment decisions for
Read More »Finland Announces an Automated Decision Process for EU Citizens on the Basis of Work or Studies
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has announced that, as of November 21, 2024, citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, or Liechtenstein can receive an automated
Read More »EU Commission Proposes New Online Portal for Posted Worker Declarations
The European Union Commission has proposed to establish a single declaration portal for companies posting workers to provide services in another European Union (EU) country.
Read More »Canada’s New International Student Program Regulations Take Effect
On November 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that that new regulations impacting the International Student Program have now taken
Read More »New South Wales Permits Temporary Resident Visa Holders’ Children to Access Local Education Services
Starting January 1, 2025, a new enrollment policy in NSW will make it easier for children of temporary resident visa holders to access education in their local schools. Key
Read More »Singapore Updates Shortage Occupation List
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released an updated version of its Shortage Occupation List (SOL), applicable to new and renewal Employment Permit (EP)
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